Everything You Need to Know to Start Your Adventure
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​Outside

Outlets – Driver’s Side

Passenger Side
​Water Tank Fill                                 Cable Outlet            Heater Vent
Water Connection - Park           Electricity Plug In                               
                                          ​ Propane (Yellow knob) – Keep Switch On
​Outdoor plugins / cable outlet / extra solar panels / Black water tank flush

Emptying Tanks
         Drainage Hose for tanks          ​
Gray   /   Black
​ Twist drainage hose on and put other end in proper disposal container. Pull right knob all the way out to release the black water and push back in to close.  Pull left knob out to release the gray water.  Since the gray water tank sits lower, you will need to push the drain pump button on the right side (shown below) to help empty that tank.  Turn of pump.  Close tank.
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Ladder

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​Never climb the ladder on the back of the vehicle.
Unscrew at base, take off and hook
onto railing on top​ side of the van. 
Inside

Tips While Driving

  • You can use house heat and AC while driving, but your generator will have to be on. 
  • Open blinds while driving to reduce blind spots. 
  • Turn on Radio, click MORE button, turn on rear camera for rearview.
  • Make sure the bathroom door is always locked open when driving. 

Seats


  • To turn seats around, use bottom right lever while sitting in seat to rotate (cannot do this when engine is running).
  • Knobs on seats adjust lumbar and lower seat.

Windshield Blackout Shade
Pull levers up and click into place. 
Pull shade up
​(cannot drive until window view is free of shade and levers).

Side Door Screen

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Be sure the van door screen is completely put away before
trying ​to close the door. Otherwise, it can jam, causing damage.

Dos and Don'ts

  • Open kitchen window with extreme caution.  If the side door is pulled open when this window is open, it will break the window off.  ​
  • Don't turn the generator on when plugged into power.
  • Don't use the AC and the microwave at the same time when using the generator.
  • Do keep the propane switch inside turned off when not using the van.
  • Do keep the Power Control System amps set at 15, unless using 30 at a campground.
  • Do turn hot water heater off when not using. 
  • Do make sure windshield blackout screen is fully put away.
  • Do make sure driver and passenger seats are rotated forward and locked in place.
  • Do make sure you keep a little water in the toilet.
  • Do make sure everything is switched off before storing for the winter.

Control Center

Power Control System

Generator
If you are plugging into a 30 amp
system at a campground, you’ll set this to 30.
If you are plugging in at home, you set it to 15 amps.
Best to leave it at 15 amps for safety, in case
​it gets plugged it into the wrong outlet.
​Some power cords have a converter. ​
Press and hold the button to start.  
​It may take a few seconds to come on.

Checking Tank Levels

Hot WaterTank Heater
Check tank levels for water, propane, and batteries.
This propane reading is not always accurate,
so you may want to refill according to usage.  

To use water, push the water pump button.
​Display will show on or off. 
Turn on for hot water for dishes,
washing hands, and/or shower.  
​Always turn on before needing, as it
will take a while to heat the water. 

Propane Switch

Solar Panels

Inverter Control
LP (on)  / Valve (off)
      Always leave off until using
​(for safety).
For info only.  
​No need to adjust settings.
​This is what you will use to run your
TV and other items when not plugged in. Press and hold for a second, and
it will turn on. To turn off,
​press and hold again. ​

Truma Heat Controls

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​Push knob. Turn knob to choose from:
1. Air Temperature in Van 
2. Water Temperature 
3. Fuel Choice for heating

Once the icon starts blinking, press knob again, then turn
knob to choose air or water temperature.

 Fuel heat choices:  
1. Gas
2. Mix 1 = Gas & Electric (economy)
3.  Mix 2 = Gas & Electric (uses more)  
4.  EL 1 = Electric
5.  EL 2 = High Electric 

If on the road, Mix 1 & Mix 2 are best to conserve both energy and gas. 
If you are plugged in, you won't need to use this.
In the summer, you won’t need to use this either, except for hot water.
 
To turn any of the above off, press knob, turn knob to toggle back to your
​choice, then turn knob until you see “OFF.”  

House

Stove

Fan
​With propane on, move knob to start
section and press button to light flame.
​Turn knob to off when done.
​Push button to turn on and off.  
​The fan will open and close itself.
Under Kitchen Counter Switches

Kitchen Wall Switches
Outdoor light / Light over table /  Toggle switch:
​Middle is off. UP and DOWN are for different settings
​for the bar light in front of and over the table area:
​      Kitchen / Bedroom / Bathroom

Shower

Toilet
To use the shower, pull the
black knob on the sink faucet up.
 To drain the shower, push the
​drain button above the mirror.
Use the foot lever on the right bottom side of the toilet for filling and flushing.
Push slightly to fill, and push down all the way to flush.
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Always keep a little water in the toilet.
The spray nozzle on the wall is to rinse the toilet if needed.

Puzzle Bed

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Specs

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Winterizing

RV Air Compressor
Air/Water Pipe Adapter
Winterizing With RV Antifreeze
IMPORTANT: When blowing air out of water lines, pressure must be set to 30 psi, or below.
De-Winterizing (Flushing Out Antifreeze)